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[Chairman Federal Energy Regulatory Commission

Oct 2025 - Present · 8 mos](https://www.linkedin.com/company/15368/)

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[Counsel Vinson & Elkins

Feb 2023 - Oct 2025 · 2 yrs 9 mos

Washington, District of Columbia, United States](https://www.linkedin.com/company/166808/)

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[Of Counsel Gibson, Dunn & Crutcher LLP · Full-time

Sep 2022 - Feb 2023 · 6 mos

Washington, District of Columbia, United States](https://www.linkedin.com/company/6627/)

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[Of Counsel Steptoe & Johnson LLP · Full-time

May 2019 - Sep 2022 · 3 yrs 5 mos

Washington D.C.](https://www.linkedin.com/company/10756/)

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Federal Energy Regulatory Commission 5 yrs 1 mo

[Senior Legal and Policy Advisor to Commissioner Bernard L. McNamee 2018 - 2019 · 1 yr

Washington, D.C.](https://www.linkedin.com/company/15368/)

Advise the Commissioner on legal and policy issues pertaining to electric markets and oil.

[Senior Legal and Policy Advisor to Chairman Kevin J. McIntyre 2017 - 2018 · 1 yr

Washington DC-Baltimore Area](https://www.linkedin.com/company/15368/)

Advise Chairman and Commission on matters related to cyber security, bulk power system reliability, oil, LNG, enforcement/market manipulation, MISO and SPP matters.

[Attorney Advisor, Division of Investigations, Office of Enforcement Jan 2014 - Dec 2017 · 4 yrs

888 First St. NE, Washington, D.C.](https://www.linkedin.com/company/15368/)

Investigate and litigate alleged energy market manipulation and tariff violations; Enforcement Liaison to California Independent System Operator; drafted 2014 Annual Report on Enforcement.

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[Energy Associate Morgan, Lewis & Bockius LLP

2011 - 2014 · 3 yrs

Washington D.C.](https://www.linkedin.com/company/5734/)

Assist with representation of electric utilities and corporations who conduct business involving radioactive materials licenses on a variety of regulatory and litigation matters before the Nuclear Regulatory Commission and Department of Labor; advise clients on licensing and enforcement proceedings, nuclear safety and environmental regulatory compliance, and internal corporate investigation associated with NRC and DOL whistleblower/employment discrimination claims; represent nuclear utilities in all aspects of applications to renew existing nuclear power plant operating licenses and subsequent associated litigation; draft responses to international requests for proposals associated with new nuclear reactor construction, regulation, development, and financing; represent pro bono clients on matters including child custody and veterans affairs.

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[Division of Investigations, Office of Enforcement Federal Energy Regulatory Commission

Aug 2010 - Oct 2011 · 1 yr 3 mos

Washington DC-Baltimore Area](https://www.linkedin.com/company/15368/)

Assisted with many stages of enforcement investigations, from preliminary non-public through active settlement negotiations involving violations of FERC’s policies and regulations, including alleged manipulation of natural gas and futures markets; wrote memoranda to support policy determinations; formulated legal research regarding regulation of energy markets and associated Commission precedent, legislative history, and policy; participated in division-wide strategic sessions and communications.

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[Congressional Legislative Correspondent, Congressman Frank Wolf (VA-10) U.S. House of Representatives

2007 - 2009 · 2 yrs

Washington DC-Baltimore Area](https://www.linkedin.com/company/3921/)

Initiated co-sponsorship and tracking of bills, supporting senior legislative staff with meetings and research on: energy, environment, defense, agriculture, healthcare and education issues; authored floor statements and correspondence to federal agencies, other members, and constituents; Mastered Capitol Correspond constituent-tracking software; managed Intern and Congressional Page Program; participated in and helped prepare for district-wide initiatives, including teletown hall conferences.

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[Legislative Intern, Rob Bell (VA-58) Virginia House of Delegates

Aug 2006 - May 2007 · 10 mos

Charlottesvile/Richmond, VA](https://www.linkedin.com/company/980465/)

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